OwedUnclaimed property in Alberta
Alberta Treasury Board and Finance keeps a central registry of property presumed abandoned by its owner. Searching is free.
Check what I'm owedFree official searches. You claim directly from the government, so no one takes a cut.
Alberta's registry
Businesses and organizations that hold abandoned property must report and transfer it to the province. You search at missingmoney.com (linked from alberta.ca) and submit a claim. Reviews can take up to 120 days.
Two federal searches every Canadian should do
- Uncashed CRA cheques. The CRA holds 10,985,540 uncashed cheques worth $1,876,160,000 (October 2026). They're tax refunds, credits and benefit payments, and Government of Canada cheques never expire. Sign in to CRA My Account and open "Uncashed cheques".
- Bank of Canada unclaimed balances. Bank accounts, GICs and bank drafts at federally regulated banks go to the Bank of Canada after 10 years with no activity. It holds $1.6 billion. Search your name, and any past names, for free.
How long does a claim take?
Alberta says a claim may take up to 120 days to review, longer if it needs more documents.
Is it free?
Yes, searching and claiming are free.